GT3: The GT3 Reference Guide

Yes, there is a manual, and then there is this incredibly thick, car-filled, bonus reference guide.

By IGN Staff

While we are here going crazy on Gran Turismo 3 A-spec's finer details, we thought that you might want to know about the handy-dandy reference guide that comes with it. It's quite lovely.

When you first buy the game, you'll notice that the DVD case seems thicker than normal, but when you take a good look, you'll notice that it's the reference guide. Yes, the 179-page, glossy, full-color guide that lists dozens of cars, their details in full, instructions on how to handle turns, information on the steering wheel and how to use it, a small FAQ, what upgrades are available, and how to handle them. In short, it's an incredibly expensive extra guide for the new car driver, and it is just a wonderful extra that ranks up there with the kind that Working Designs usually provides. The reference guide includes:

An introduction page

A two-page ad for the GT Force (the name of the Logitec Steering Wheel in Japan)

A six-page instruction guide on how to best handle driving techniques for the car. These includes acceleration, handling, braking, drifts, and record lines.

A tune-up parts list, which features details on how to update the muffler/aircleaner, brakes, engine, drive train, turbo, suspension, tires, and other tuning aspects

A huge car list, including pictures of the polygonal cars and detailed information about them

An index

So, when you're reading your copy of IGN Unplugged on the can, you can read this great reference guide, too!